Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, March 12

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Gail of defections at National Assembly as 9 senators, 12 Reps dump parties

There was a hail of defections at the National Assembly on Thursday as a total of 21 federal lawmakers dumped their various political parties for other parties.Read more

2. Court stops Aiyedatiwa from vying for another term

Justice Toyin Adegoke of the Federal High Court, Akure, on Thursday stopped the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, from vying for another term in office.Read more

3. Nigerian govt raises alarm over potential economic shocks from Middle East crisis

The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned that the escalating crisis in the Middle East could trigger new economic shocks for Nigeria through rising energy prices, disruptions in global supply chains and shifting capital flows.Read more

4. NIPSS DG, Omotayo, endorses negotiations with bandits, terrorists

Ayo Omotayo, Director-General of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, has endorsed negotiating with bandits and terrorists if it means keeping Nigerians safe.Read more

5. Court grants ICPC’s request to access devices recovered from El-Rufai’s house

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, gave the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the go-ahead to access and analyse the electronic devices recovered from the residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.Read more

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6. Senate targets March 31’for. passage of 2026 budget

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday expressed hope the upper legislative chamber would pass the 2026 Appropriation Bill on March 31.Read more

7. NGX: Equities market recovers as investors gain ₦541bn

Investors in the Nigerian equities market gained N541 billion at the close of trading on Thursday.Read more

8. Iran sets conditions for ending war as president demands reparations

President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran has outlined the conditions under which the country could consider bringing the ongoing conflict to an end, insisting that any ceasefire must be backed by firm international guarantees preventing further attacks.Read more

9. PSC promotes 30 senior police officers

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 30 senior officers in the Nigeria Police Force.Read more

10. BBNaija’s Uriel urges caution on butt lifts after Lagos influencer’s death

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has spoken out about the dangers of Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedures following the reported death of Lagos socialite and influencer Elena Jessica after a cosmetic surgery in the city.Read more

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